Our Media Center houses 20 computers that are used for reference, word processing,
Accelerated Reader, STAR,internet research, and multimedia projects. It has developed into
a technology place where students are interacting with the computers throughout the school day.
We also have a Success Maker lab with 30 computers where students reinforce their reading skills.

Students may check out two items for up to two weeks. Items may be renewed.
An overdue fine of $.05/day is assessed for overdue books.

Two Scholastic Book Fairs are held every school year.
Profits from the fairs are used to buy new materials.

The Media Center also collects Box Tops for Education proofs of purchase.
Students may always bring Box Tops to the Media Center.

We are very grateful for parent and student support of these two fund-raising activities.
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Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Program
Master List of Titles
2008-2009
Grades 6-8

Broach, Elise. Shakespeare's Secret. Square Fish, 2007.
[Henry Holt (2005 hardcover) ISBN 0805073876; Square Fish (2007 paperback) ISBN 0312371322]

Bruchac, Joseph. Whisper in the Dark. HarperCollins, 2005. [HarperCollins (2005 hardcover) ISBN 0060580879]

Cummings, Priscilla. Red Kayak. Puffin, 2006.
[Dutton (2004 hardcover) ISBN 0525473173; Puffin (2006 paperback) ISBN 0142405736]

Duble, Kathleen Benner. The Sacrifice. Aladdin, 2007.
[Margaret K. McElderry (2005 hardcover) ISBN 0689876505; Aladdin (2007 paperback) ISBN 0689876513]

Kent, Rose. Kimchi & Calamari. HarperCollins, 2007. [HarperCollins (2007 hardcover) ISBN 0060837691]

Lisle, Janet Taylor. Black Duck. Puffin, 2007.
[Philomel (2006 hardcover) ISBN 0399239634; Puffin (2007 paperback) ISBN 0142409022]

Lord, Cynthia. Rules. Scholastic, 2008.
[Scholastic (2006 hardcover) ISBN 0439443822; Scholastic (2008 paperback) ISBN 0439443830]

Mass, Wendy. Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life. Little, Brown, 2008.
[Little, Brown (2006 hardcover) ISBN 0316058297; Little, Brown (2008 paperback) ISBN 0316058491]

Meehl, Brian. Out of Patience. Yearling, 2008.
[Delacorte (2006 hardcover) ISBN 0385732996; Yearling (2008 paperback) ISBN 0440420903]

Pearson, Ridley. The Kingdom Keepers. Disney, 2007.
[Disney (2005 hardcover) ISBN 0786854448; Disney (2007 paperback) ISBN 1423105451]

Rorby, Ginny. Hurt Go Happy. Starscape, 2007.
[Starscape (2006 hardcover) ISBN 0765314428; Starscape (2007 paperback) ISBN 0765353040]

Smith, Roland. Peak. Harcourt,2008.
[Harcourt (2007 hardcover) ISBN 0152024174; Harcourt (2008 paperback) ISBN 0152062688]

Spinelli, Jerry. Eggs. Little, Brown, 2008.
[Little, Brown (2007 hardcover) ISBN 0316166464; Little, Brown (2008 paperback) ISBN 0316166472]

Winerip, Michael. Adam Canfield of the Slash. Candlewick, 2007.
[Candlewick (2005 hardcover) ISBN 0763623407; Candlewick (2007 paperback) ISBN 0763627941]

Yancey, Rick. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp. Bloomsbury, 2008.
[Bloomsbury (2005 hardcover) ISBN 1582346933; Bloomsbury (2008 paperback) ISBN 1599902834]

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Reading Tips for Parents:
1. Read aloud with and to your child everyday.
2. Model reading and writing.
3. Explore books together.
4. Tell stories together.
5. Write with your child to develop literacy.
7. Create a "print-rich" environment at home.
8. Visit the library often.


"READ and see the world"
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Library Media Specialist

Ms. Ahlers
(407) 249-6430 ext. 2253

The Media Center OPAC (card catalog) is available online at
http://destiny.ocps.net
It is not necessary to login to use the OPAC. Simply select Stonewall Jackson.

In addition, the Orange County Public Library system provides school Accelerated Reader lists online at
http://www.readthebooks.com/rtb/files2/rtb_orange/aliens/schools/XSchools.mv
You need only click on our school and the AR list will appear.
This list is only updated once a year (in the fall) so it won't be totally complete.